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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.46, 48.98 and 31.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.46, 48.98 and 31.86 is: 44.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.46 : 48.98 = 31.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.46/48.98 = 31.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.46x = 48.98 × 31.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.46x = 1,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560.58/35.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.01

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